toyabusa

Taupo Track 2 - 1:19.73   KP Starlet, Hayabusa engine, semi slicks

I haven't had a good at it through the travel yet, by eye the arms look pretty equal so shouldn't change toe too much.

First things first I need to build a welding table that I can adjust to get perfectly level. Then I'll set the subframe up on that level and square up the hub faces to ride height and make a jig.

Definitely agree with making it high in the car so I can space it down. I'll try and sort a way to mock it in place and be able to run through full travel etc.

Quite daunting at the moment with no reference points lol 

Soooo.... Sorting this diff. I am thinking of making some plates to hold the hub faces square where they should sit in the wheel arch at ride height. Then with the arms attached I can position the subframe so it is square and centered and then just move it up and down until the arms are in the right position at ride height. Arms horizontal?

I realise the hub faces will want to move in and out but you get what I mean.

Genius ideas welcomed

Picked this up today

Some where in here is a spot that will see it sitting level and square at the right height.......... I am not exactly sure how I'm going to find that spot yet but it is there 

Worked out well, glad I did it now. Still have to do the other side

I cut the inside of the sills out so I can start with fresh steel, was unsure if this was a good idea once it was gone

My engine was mounted with Nolathane suspension bushes and the gearbox solid mounted. It is a horrid thing lol wouldn't recommend for a street car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTfooV5U5t0

Came down for a look with my brother, awesome stuff!! 

Was good to meet Steelies and a couple of others (shocking with names)

Will have to try and put something together and join in, looks like a shitload of fun!  

I need to add a couple more bits to my frame that will hold the strut tower tops in place and then have a few beers before cutting the front end away leaving just the tower tops and the cross member floating in the right spots..

So I'm past the point of no return,

That's awesome, thanks! 

It's about time! I have a good space to do things now so it's a lot easier to get things done.

My chassis rails are pretty bad.... have been bent and straightened a few times.... I think they have to go for good 

What is Tony using now? I haven't seen or spoken to him in years

I have been making a frame to hold the shell and to keep the suspension points located when I cut various bits out. I'm not planning on changing the front suspension points too much as it worked pretty well already although I may go to separate caster rods and anti roll bar.

Yea, it would be a lot easier to start with a fresh shell but this one has sentimental value lol.